About the role

Bury Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Stock Investment Manager (Delivery) to lead the implementation of major capital projects aligned with the borough’s ambitious regeneration and infrastructure strategy.

This is a pivotal role within Housing Services, responsible for delivering high-profile, multi-million-pound capital programme that will shape the future of Bury’s 7,700 social housing stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of capital projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, financial forecasts, and phasing strategies.
• Collaborate with internal departments (legal, finance, procurement, planning) and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic oversight and reporting to senior leadership, elected members, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, health & safety, and sustainability standards.

About You

You will be a confident and capable project delivery professional with:

• Proven experience in managing large-scale capital investment programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A background in regeneration, infrastructure, or public sector capital delivery.
• Ability to manage budgets, risk, and performance across multiple projects.
• A strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and delivery.

Why Join Us?

As part of our “Let’s Do It” Strategy, we are committed to inclusive growth, sustainability, and community‑led regeneration. We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing support.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Please note the qualification, experience and driving licence requirement

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care‑experienced young people, promotes their life chances, empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensures they grow up in the best possible way.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Next steps

If you require further information then please email Steve Glazebrook - S.Glazebrook@bury.gov.uk

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